Peacock returns to San Diego Comic-Con in a big way this month to tout their upcoming shows Those About to Die and Teacup.
IGN can exclusively reveal the streamer’s plans for SDCC 2024, which includes two panels, an epic activation open to the public, and plans to stream the Opening Ceremony of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Here are all the official details on both Peacock panels, the immersive Those About To Die: The Chariot Race experience, and how the streamer is integrating Olympics coverage into SDCC:
THURSDAY, JULY 25
FIRST LOOK AT PEACOCK’S HORROR-THRILLER SERIES TEACUP
Join executive producers James Wan and Ian McCulloch and stars Yvonne Strahovski, Scott Speedman, and Chaske Spencer for an exclusive sneak peek at Peacock and Atomic Monster’s upcoming original horror series Teacup – a terrifying tale following a disparate group of people in rural Georgia who must come together in the face of a mysterious threat in order to survive.
WHEN: 1:45 – 2:45 PM PT
WHERE: Ballroom 20
BEHIND-THE-ACTION OF PEACOCK’S GLADIATOR EPIC THOSE ABOUT TO DIE
Dive into the Roman Empire's explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties as featured in Those About To Die with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Peacock series alongside executive producer/director Roland Emmerich and stars Iwan Rheon, Sara Martins, Moe Hashim, Jojo Macari, and Dimitri Leonidas.
WHEN: 3:00 – 4:00 PM PT
WHERE: Ballroom 20
Those About To Die is an epic drama set in the corrupt world of the spectacle-driven gladiatorial competition, exploring a side of ancient Rome never before told — the dirty business of entertaining the masses, giving the mob what they want most…blood and sport. The series introduces an ensemble of characters from all corners of the Roman Empire who collide at the explosive intersection of sports, politics, and dynasties. All 10 episodes of Those About To Die premiere Thursday, July 18 on Peacock.
Peacock will also have the in-world experience Those About To Die: The Chariot Race there to allow attendees to immerse themselves in Ancient Rome. The activation will be open the full duration of San Diego Comic-Con, from Thursday, July 25 to Sunday, July 28.
A first look and full details on how to attend Those About To Die: The Chariot Race follow.
THURSDAY, JULY 25 – SUNDAY, JULY 28:
THOSE ABOUT TO DIE: THE CHARIOT RACE
Immerse yourself in the glory of Ancient Rome at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 with Peacock's "Those About To Die: The Chariot Race." Step inside the betting tavern, join one of the coveted factions and experience the adrenaline thrill of the chariot race itself.
Inspired by the new Original series, Peacock’s in-world activation will bring the ancient “Circus Maximus” to life right in the Gaslamp District. Upon entry, guests will be divided into the 5 factions from the show and given the chance to whip a pair of reins to power their team’s chariot to victory.
The activation will be open for the full duration of San Diego Comic-Con, Thursday, July 25 – 28.
To reserve your place and bypass lines, please register at https://peacockthechariotrace.com/.
Tickets are available at no cost. Guests who have not pre-registered can join the standby line with limited entrance availability.
WHEN: Thursday, July 25 – Sunday, July 28
HOURS:
- Thursday: 12PM – 6:30 PM
- Friday: 10AM – 6:30 PM
- Saturday: 10AM – 6:30 PM
- Sunday: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
WHERE: 170 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
FRIDAY, JULY 26:
PEACOCK AND NBC ARE ENSURING FANS DON’T MISS A MOMENT OF THE HISTORIC PARIS OLYMPICS OPENING CEREMONY WITH A LIVESTREAM AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON
Set in Ancient Rome, the new Peacock Original series Those About to Die takes audiences back to the origins of arena sports. Just as guests will have the opportunity to experience the thrill of a chariot race for themselves at Peacock’s fan activation at San Diego Comic-Con, the 2024 Olympic Games will begin in Paris, France. To kick off this fortuitous moment and bridge live-action sports from the past with the present, Peacock and NBC will stunt the Opening Ceremony on Friday morning, July 26th with a public viewing using a 20×30 foot digital board to livestream Peacock’s feed.
The excitement will kick off with an Ancient Roman-dressed band playing Olympic-inspired fanfare tunes marching through the Gaslamp District. The band will arrive at Peacock’s activation footprint, in front of the "Circus Maximus," just in time for the Ceremony to begin, drawing in passersby along the way. The full duration of the Opening Ceremony will be live-streamed, from 10:30am PT – 3pm PT.
WHEN: 10:30am – 3:00pm PT
WHERE: 170 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
IGN will be at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 in full force. Unless you’re attending in person (and got your badge before they sold out), Comic-Con coverage can also be viewed from the comfort of wherever you are across IGN platforms.
We will be on the ground at the event starting July 24, reporting on and reacting to all of the news that comes out of the event. We’ll also be showcasing two days of livestreams featuring the biggest stars and exclusive reveals from the convention.
